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Hey errybody!

Happy Saturday to you, and you, and you.

I have a lovely day of essay writing ahead of me

with some Target travels as well (we are taking the bus

so fingers crossed we get there safely ;) ). I just thought I'd

drop by and announce

my new blog header!

thanks to the lovely Lula over at Lollapalooza for

making it for me. :)

What do you think?

Do you ever feel...

photo: tumblr

do you ever feel like your heart is so full?

so full that you almost feel as if you can't breathe.

but it's not a concerning feeling, it's freeing.

you walk around just beaming because you don't know any better.

this happiness surrounds you and your heart almost can't take it.

that's how i feel.

I wore these shoes today to brighten and sparkle this crazy day that was coming up. Normally, you are wonderful to me. I get off at noon and the rest of the day is ours. But today, not so much. All I've wanted to do is cuddle into bed and ignore the craziness of today and this week. But that's unrealistic. I guess I'll have to face you either way. Between classes, meetings, shots, last time to meet up with a friend, studying and a small group dinner tonight, I don't know how I'll manage. Maybe next week we can cool it down a bit?

But if not, I'll still wear my sparkly TOMS again to brighten you up.

Sincerely,

Allie

Blessed

Yesterday, I came home to a lovely surprise...

Someone had put this little note in my mailbox! I was dying to

know who this mystery person and started asking around.

Come to find out, it was one of my roommates! How sweet

right?

She knew I was feeling a little down about grades (the smart

comment) and needed some encouragement so she chose a surprise

note. It immediately made me feel uplifted and I was so grateful!

Friends like these are hard to come by. Every day I thank God for

the beautiful people He put in my life. I know the whole roommate

situation could have gone in a completely different situation. :)

I hope you have people in your life that build you up as well!

Weekend Wrap-Up

This weekend was pretty wonderful. So I thought I would

share some tidbits with you. :)

On Friday:

roasted smores for the first time in Arizona.

Plus, it was blustery and cold outside for the first time

this fall!

Drank hot cocoa with a candy cane out of a mug and it

reminded me of home. Oh home, I miss you.

Some more fire pit action. I love how this one looks like

twinkly lights.

On Saturday:

went to the homecoming football game with my roommates.

We lost (surprise, surprise) but it was still a blast. Afterwards,

I went and saw Friends with Benefits with some other friends.

Sunday:

I had two masses to go to, some yoga, and Once Upon a Time

was on. That day was swell as well. :) See what I did there?

I rhymed.

How was your weekend?

I have found

photo: here

that oftentimes sadness creeps in.

and usually we allow it to.

we allow this dark creature into our brains

into our hearts without a fight.

but i've also found that if we try,

sadness can be pushed back.

it can be taken by surprise

and transported far far away.

all that's required is the company

of friends to remind us to smile,

a book that's a favorite, or simply

stepping outside.

smell the air and watch the trees dance

and show sadness it's not needed here.

it's truly as simple as that.

It's Those Little Things

"When we're together, every day is a snow day."

Love it.

I know I probably say it a lot, but those little moments are the best.

The fact that I got my first Christmas cup of the season put a huge

smile on my face today. Oh, and I went on Facebook for the first time

since Sunday and you know what, I realized I don't need it. I can breathe

just fine without it. I was on for maybe 5 minutes, realized I was bored, and

went back off.

I'm feeling good my friends. November has been good thus far. :)

How have the first 3 days of November been treating you?

Hello November

i'm a big fan of november, december and january. these next three months bring a sparkle to my eye and make me happy just thinking about them. the beginning of november brings so much promise that i can't help but be happy. plus, i'm going home this month. (this is where i am jumping for joy and screaming like buddy the elf when he sees santa.)

it's something about those colder days and holidays. about the crunch of a leaf and having a month where you are reminded to be thankful. about Starbucks christmas cups and hot cocoa around the fire. i love it all.